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Why

Unicorn Factory
Lisboa

We support founders to start,
scale and become global.

A flagship initiative from Lisbon to position the City
as a leading innovation center in Europe.

+1Bn€

fundraised

+820

supported startups

We are honored and proud to be in the top 10 of the ranking of Europe’s leading start-up hubs by Financial Times

Lisbon has been distinguished as the European Capital of Innovation by the European Union with the launch of the Unicorn Factory Lisboa

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What makes us different?

Unicorn Factory Lisboa acts along the entire value chain to have a strong economic impact on the City of Lisbon.

Future Pipeline

Education programs and partnerships with universities.

Startup

Acceleration and incubation programs.

Scaleup

Scaleup acceleration programs and international scaleup attraction.

Specialization

Synergies and networking in vertical hubs with critical mass.

Unicorns

We nurture an active and collaborative peer community as well as large mentor and investor network.

We are committed to creating a strong, dynamic and sustainable ecosystem where businesses of all stages can thrive, from young entrepreneurs to established unicorns.

Join us in shaping the future of innovation in Lisbon.

Events

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Startup Lightning Pitch Night

Thursday, Nov 28 · 6:30pm - 11pm​

2024 Slush Conference 

Nov 20 · 10am - 9pm​

Helsinquia, Finland

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